Our Staff
The success of our students, whether online or in-person is thanks to a dedicated staff of teachers and support staff across Palliser Regional Schools. Here's a look at key contacts to guide you at every step of your journey through Palliser Beyond Borders.
Registration and Getting Started
PBB @Vulcan, Administrative Assistant Elvira Pagsanghan.
Elvira supports our GR1-9 Live Online Program & Home Education
phone 403-485-6180
PBB @ Coaldale, Administrative Assistant Kourtney Skipworth.
Kourtney Supports our GR10-12 High School Program
phone 403-345-4421
Student Moodle Account setup or troubleshooting, email or call 403-345-4421
Textbook Requests, email your subject teacher
Special Needs Co-ordination and Individual Program Plans (IPPs), email or call 403-345-4421
Outreach School Locations
Palliser Beyond Borders oversees two outreach school sites, conveniently located in the communities of Coaldale and Vulcan.
PBB @ Coaldale
1915 20 Ave.
Box 1237
Coaldale, AB T1M 1N1
Phone: 403-345-4421
Administrative Assistant: Kourtney Skipworth
PBB @ Vulcan
102B First Street South
Box 1149
Vulcan, AB T0L 0B0
Phone: 403-485-6180
Administrative Assistant: Elvira Pagsanghan
Our Teachers
Meet our outstanding teachers, their subjects and locations
Elementary and Middle School Teacher Assignments
Elementary Generalist (grades 1, 2, 3, & 4)
Rachel Parent
Middle School Generalist (grades 5, 6, Science 7/8 & Math 7/8 )
Rob Enns
Language Arts 7/8, Social Studies 7/8, General Music (high school)
Torri Airhart
High School Teacher Subject Assignments
English 9, 10/20/30, World History, World Geography
Keith Harrison
Social Studies 9, 10/20/30 & Forensics25
Steve Wornell
Math 9, 10/20/30
Bruno Castelli
Bio 20/30, Chem 20/30, Physics 20/30, Science 9, 14/24, 10/20/30
James Tiberio
GO, HCS3000, CALM20 and most CTS including courses
Jacob Fraser
Art 10/20/30 or 11/21/31, Hunter Education
Michael Shain
Grades Taught
1-12
Principal
Jason Kwasny
Administration
Office hours by appointment
Introduction
Our goal is to serve Palliser high schools who require additional credit courses not offered by your local school:
- provide access to online learning materials and instruction to support students across the Palliser School Division
- develop a vibrant online learning community for Palliser students which supports academic success
Our Beliefs: At Palliser Regional Schools we believe in learning success for all students as they develop their unique potential as caring citizens in a changing world. Our online initiative supports this mission by expanding learning choices and personalization for Palliser students and give students access to their learning on a 24/7 basis.
Our vision for Palliser's online school is a centre of online learning and teaching excellence. It will provide outstanding opportunities for Alberta students and will grow to serve ever larger communities across Canada and internationally. Students will engage online in their learning both asynchronously and synchronously with their peers and teachers and demonstrate a deep understanding of Alberta curriculum and global digital citizenship. Students, if they choose, can complete an Alberta diploma fully online.
Learn about the difference between home education and online school.
The purpose Palliser Beyond Borders is:
- serve Palliser students by supplementing courses available at their existing high schools.
- provide access to online learning materials and instruction to support high school students across the division
- develop a vibrant online learning community for Palliser students which supports academic success
- differentiate with online instruction and provide flexible learning opportunities tailored to the individual student's needs
Mission
Our mission at Palliser Beyond Borders
- continuously build a centre of online learning and teaching excellence.
- provide outstanding opportunities for Alberta students.
- engage students online in their learning both asynchronously and synchronously with their peers and teachers so they demonstrate a deep understanding of Alberta curriculum and global digital citizenship.
- to offer a complete Alberta curriculum so students can complete an Alberta diploma fully online.
Philosophy
At Palliser Beyond Borders we believe in offering choice to help students succeed:
- asynchronous access to courses material;
- synchronous virtual lessons to support the Moodle course delivery;
- integration of Google Education Apps;
- continuous registration for high school classes.
Education Plan
Palliser Beyond Borders Three Year Annual Education Plan
